Re: PESO 2014 - 063 - GDG

2014-03-15 Thread Attila Boros
The wooden back is very nicely rendered. On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 6:39 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: This morning in the cafe, a jumble of chairs caught my eye. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/13139059425/ Thanks for looking. Comments always appreciated. Godfrey

Re: PESO - Cozy

2014-03-15 Thread Attila Boros
With that look in the eyes it has mischief written all over it! I just like cats too much:) On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 3:31 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13152923735/ Allergy warning: May contain a feline critter. K-3, DA 35mm

Re: PESO: A Breakfast Fit For A Monarch

2014-03-15 Thread Attila Boros
Very nice detail! On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 11:12 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: I was all ready to take a clichéd shot of a butterfly sunning itself but I came too close and scared it off. It landed on the lemon tree in a very inconvenient place but I managed to get this photo

GESO: Tropic of Capricorn

2014-03-15 Thread Alan C
North of Mopani Camp in the Kruger Park, visitors will find this bump in the road coinciding with the Tropic of Capricorn. A popular spot for group photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets/72157642377440685/ Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because

Re: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 14/3/14, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: Was shooting today with the A*85/1.4 on the XT-1. There was great joy in the experience, though the pictures are pretty mundane (my niece being molested by my Rottweiler). How do you find manual working with this combo? I presume you're setting ISO

Re: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/3/14, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: If the speeds aren't in the right range, then bump up the ISOP a bit? *ISO* -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ --

Re: PESO - Cozy

2014-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Sweet! Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 6:31 PM Subject: PESO - Cozy http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13152923735/ Allergy warning: May contain a feline

Re: Poppy Shed

2014-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Dan, Knarf P.J. Much appreciated comments! Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 5:54 PM Subject: Re: Poppy Shed The poppies are nice, but the color and texture of

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread Mark C
When I started shooting in DNG format a couple cmaeras ago I convertered all of my old PEF's to DNG's and dumped the PEF's. It is a small savings of drive space per file, but across lots of files it adds up. Mark On 3/14/2014 7:40 PM, John wrote: I'm doing a *LOT* of computer work here

RE: PESO - Cozy

2014-03-15 Thread Gerrit Visser
A lovely fuzzy frame. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 9:31 PM To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List Subject: PESO - Cozy http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13152923735/ Allergy warning:

Re: PESO - A Few Favorites

2014-03-15 Thread Mark C
Nice as found still life Paul. Mark On 3/9/2014 4:50 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The upper shelf of my living room bookcase, far right side, holds some of my favorite volumes. All invoke memories of my uncle, Frank Oswald, who died of cancer way before his time, almost 40 years ago. Uncle

Re: PESO - Feeling Blue

2014-03-15 Thread Mark C
Very elegant - classic! Mark On 3/2/2014 3:44 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Just for fun. No, it's not super sharp, you can probably guess a few reasons why. http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/blue.html Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Cozy

2014-03-15 Thread Mark C
That's cute! On 3/14/2014 9:31 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13152923735/ Allergy warning: May contain a feline critter. K-3, DA 35mm F2.8 Ltd Macro, f:3.2, 1/60th sec, ISO 1600. Lightroom. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread Bill
On 15/03/2014 6:28 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 14/3/14, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: Was shooting today with the A*85/1.4 on the XT-1. There was great joy in the experience, though the pictures are pretty mundane (my niece being molested by my Rottweiler). How do you find manual

RE: GESO: Tropic of Capricorn

2014-03-15 Thread Gerrit Visser
Interesting location. I enjoy taking photos of the equator line when crossing it by ship. At least in your case there is a plaque. Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Alan C Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 8:03 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: PESO - Regarding Henry

2014-03-15 Thread Gerrit Visser
Good contrast between fixed an moving objects. Nicely highlights the immovability of the sculpture. (I am in the 'use slow shutter speeds' phase of my re-education, which probably explains why it appeals to me :-) Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread George Sinos
I haven't contributed to the list for a while, but I don't think this point has been raised. If you use one of the non-destructive editors, such as Lightroom, your edits aren't written to the PEFs or the DNGs. In Lightroom the changes and much of the metadata is kept in the Lightroom catalog.

OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Thought our PDML cyclists might enjoy a gander at this solution for storing your bikes. Kind of cool. Cheers, Christine http://www.gizmag.com/shelfie-store-bike-seat-weight/31217/pictures#1 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Chris Mitchell
Brilliant! Just the job for my new bike. All I've got to do now is sell it to Karin. Hmm. Any ideas as to how I might go about that? Chris On 15 March 2014 15:28, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Thought our PDML cyclists might enjoy a gander at this solution for storing your

Re: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread John
On 3/15/2014 8:33 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 15/3/14, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: If the speeds aren't in the right range, then bump up the ISOP a bit? *ISO* Yeah, that too. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Tropic of Capricorn

2014-03-15 Thread Alan C
The Thin Blue Line? Alan C -Original Message- From: Gerrit Visser Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 4:24 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: GESO: Tropic of Capricorn Interesting location. I enjoy taking photos of the equator line when crossing it by ship. At least in your

Re: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Alan C
Agreed, but I wouldn't even dare. The garage will have to do! Alan C -Original Message- From: Chris Mitchell Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:19 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists Brilliant! Just the job for my new bike. All I've got to do now is

Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread P.J. Alling
The author puts all of the blame on the camera industry, forgetting externalizes such as the generally lousy world economy over the last 6 or 7 years. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/what_matters.shtml -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy,

RE: Tropic of Capricorn

2014-03-15 Thread Gerrit Visser
Sometimes it is a ripple in the water: http://travels.psgv.ca/wp-content/wp-hive/travels.psgv.ca/uploads/2013FarEas t/IMGP7880.jpg , other times it is fluffier: http://travels.psgv.ca/wp-content/uploads/travels/2009/04/imgp0156.jpg Gerrit -Original Message- From: PDML

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread John
On 3/15/2014 12:16 AM, Ken Waller wrote: 1. Should I convert all the old PEF files to DNG? If you're keeping the RAW files I'd say yes. After a time period after RAW file conversion I generall delete the RAW files. 2. Should I keep backup copies of all those old PEF files, in addition to the

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
A sad misunderstanding from the early days of digital. TIFF in camera is an 8bit RGB format and essentially no better than JPEG except for the lack of compression losses. You can never return an RGB format to mosaiced raw data, but you can encapsulate it in DNG. It does benefit from some

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread knarf
Old-school Frejus track with what looks like full Campy Pista gruppo and Brooks saddle. Sweet! That wall hanger is brilliant. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, frank On 15 March, 2014 11:28:12 AM EDT, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Thought our PDML cyclists might enjoy a gander at

GESO: Croc Antics

2014-03-15 Thread Alan C
This 2½m croc was feeding on small fish flopping their way across a causeway under a few cm of water. As we approached, it dived for cover but immediately climbed back onto the causeway after we had crossed. The Goliath Heron standing nearby was obviously afraid to try its luck at fishing!

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Christine Aguila
To the non-cyclist, Frank, I have no idea what you're talking about. :-). I mean what's a grouppo? :-). Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2014, at 1:40 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Old-school Frejus track with what looks like full Campy Pista gruppo and Brooks

GESO: HD DA1.4x trial

2014-03-15 Thread Stanley Halpin
We got back from our Israel trip about 2:00a.m. Thursday, and about every spare minute since then I’ve been working against deadlines on all three of my part-time jobs. And thinking about filing taxes before i leave again in 2.5 weeks. I did just take a few minute break. Downloaded and

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread Christine Aguila
To be sure it's been a tough economy, but I also think some valid points are made, especially about lenses and image quality. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:47 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The author puts all of the blame on the camera

Re: GESO: Croc Antics

2014-03-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow, that second one of the croc is amazing. Body position perfect to get a nice full view of the creature. When my husband gets home I'm going to show him the shot. I think he'll be impressed as well. Nice work Alan! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2014, at 1:45 PM, Alan C

Re: GESO: Croc Antics

2014-03-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Wonderfully caught and rendered! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: This 2½m croc was feeding on small fish flopping their way across a causeway under a few cm of water. As we approached, it dived for

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Well, I think this will work in the garage, but I don’t know if it would work on the walls of your lovely home. What I think is cool about this is it’s usefulness for folks who don’t have a garage, renters like myself. Though as you know, we don’t have much free wall space in my flat. :-)

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Tell her it's modern art, Chris. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mar 15, 2014, at 11:19 AM, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Brilliant! Just the job for my new bike. All I've got to do now is sell it to Karin. Hmm. Any ideas as to how I might go

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread Bill
On 15/03/2014 1:34 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: To be sure it's been a tough economy, but I also think some valid points are made, especially about lenses and image quality. Note also that it has been a tough economy primarily in the USA. Granted it is a fairly large market, but it is not the

OT: Lets play a game

2014-03-15 Thread Bill
Listen to the song linked here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb3nicduLfM Then guess why it relates to me. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: PESO: Sunflower

2014-03-15 Thread Attila Boros
Very nice! On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 8:44 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Something to brighten your day :) http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/786/#peso Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: GESO - Photos I've taken while accompanying Stan and Meg

2014-03-15 Thread Attila Boros
Nice set. I like City lights and Coffee break. On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 8:44 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: You would hardly see them on the photos though :-). Have a look (34 photographs): https://plus.google.com/photos/+BorisLiberman/albums/5987169289551355729 All but the ones

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Europe has had a far tougher time than the US overall. Canada's economy is small and manageable. Paul via phone On Mar 15, 2014, at 4:18 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 15/03/2014 1:34 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: To be sure it's been a tough economy, but I also think some

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread Bill
On 15/03/2014 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Europe has had a far tougher time than the US overall. Canada's economy is small and manageable. Some parts of Europe yes, others no, it depends on the country (note to Paul, Europe isn't a country). The whole point is that economies that were

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Note to Bill: European Union, common currency. Paul via phone On Mar 15, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 15/03/2014 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Europe has had a far tougher time than the US overall. Canada's economy is small and manageable. Some parts of

Re: OT: Lets play a game

2014-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Static and noise? Paul via phone On Mar 15, 2014, at 4:23 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: Listen to the song linked here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb3nicduLfM Then guess why it relates to me. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Lets play a game

2014-03-15 Thread Bill
On 15/03/2014 2:55 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Static and noise? nope. But I can understand where you are coming from. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au: I'd ditch the PEF files once you have converted them, and backed up the conversions, John. If the TIFFs are not processed, I'd treat them the same way, no point in having multiple formats around. Don't know whether Ricoh/Pentax will continue with the PEF

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread J.C. O'Connell
Take the K-3 for example, what advantages are there if any to shooting pef vs dng? jco On 3/15/2014 6:17 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au: I'd ditch the PEF files once you have converted them, and backed up the conversions, John. If the TIFFs are not

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread Mark C
That is a very good point, George, regarding the XMP file. I had noiced that PEF's always had an XMP file when edited, but DNG's did not, but never thought about it. Having the user edits embedded in the file strikes me as a good reason to use DNG, IMO. Thinking about it - I must of lost the

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread Bob W-PDML
Note to Paul: Eurozone European Union. On 15 Mar 2014, at 20:55, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Note to Bill: European Union, common currency. Paul via phone On Mar 15, 2014, at 4:50 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 15/03/2014 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist

Re: GESO: Croc Antics

2014-03-15 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 15 Mar 2014, at 18:46, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: This 2½m croc was feeding on small fish flopping their way across a causeway under a few cm of water. As we approached, it dived for cover but immediately climbed back onto the causeway after we had crossed. The Goliath Heron

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Bob W-PDML
It's a type of espresso machine that takes Camp coffee. B On 15 Mar 2014, at 18:52, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: To the non-cyclist, Frank, I have no idea what you're talking about. :-). I mean what's a grouppo? :-). Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 15,

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Isn't Camp coffee mostly Chickory? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 7:37 PM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: It's a type of espresso machine that takes Camp coffee. B On 15 Mar 2014, at 18:52, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com

Re: Sunflower

2014-03-15 Thread David Mann
Yes the trellis is quite small / fine. We put it there so we could grow sweet peas in the planter box. Cheers, Dave On Mar 14, 2014, at 5:16 pm, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: You had me there! That's quite a small trellis then? Alan CV -Original Message- From: David Mann Sent:

Re: GESO: Croc Antics

2014-03-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Just showed the shoot to Darrel and he said great shot of a croc crossing the street! :-). Seriously, he much admired your shot, Alan. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2014, at 1:45 PM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: This 2½m croc was feeding on small fish flopping their way

Re: Books / Reference

2014-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
A recent read of mine which I found very insightful was 'The Photographer's Eye' by Michael Freeman. A look into composition and design of photographic images. I found some new ideas and learned about things I'd been aware of but not sure why they worked. Well written with images to demonstrate

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread P.J. Alling
You can always find bright spots, and yes Canada is fine, but most of Europe the notable exception being Germany, is in sorry straights, Japan has never really recovered from it's recession from 20 years ago. Anyone who believes the official numbers out of China is as delusional as well the

RE: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread mail1
Am I to understand the Pentax A* lens fit the XT-1 Fujifilm X mount? Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:55 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: A* 85mm lens happiness On 15/03/2014 6:28 AM,

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
You can never return an RGB format to mosaiced raw data, but you can encapsulate it in DNG. Not sure what you mean by 'encapsulate it in DNG'. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com Subject: Re: Keep

Re: HD DA1.4x trial

2014-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
Welcome home Stan. Have you noticed any issue with the auto focus at smaller aperatures? I recall with the 1.7 'auto convertor' there were issues focusing with smaller aperatures. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Stanley

Re: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/3/14, ma...@redwoodhorses.com, discombobulated, unleashed: Am I to understand the Pentax A* lens fit the XT-1 Fujifilm X mount? Via an adaptor like this: http://www.photogear.ch/content/images/thumbs/0001958_adapter-pentax-k- fuji-x.jpeg I have this adaptor and use the A* lens on my

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread Rob Studdert
Literally using DNG as a container for the TIFF data, you retain the benefits of DNG WRT user edits but of course it can't strictly be developed like a RAW Bayer mosaic file. On 16 March 2014 11:30, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: You can never return an RGB format to mosaiced raw data,

Re: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread Steve Cottrell
Bill, appreciate your insight. On 15/3/14, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed: Steve, it's just like using an LX. Set the ISO, set the shutter speed and move the aperture to center the histogram. Or, set the shutter to A, set the ISO and move the aperture to set the histogram. Bump the ISO if

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread Rob Studdert
Oz rode it out pretty well, but then we have some of the worlds the most strictly imposed government banking fiduciary rules and regulations too. On 16 March 2014 11:19, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: You can always find bright spots, and yes Canada is fine, but most of Europe

Re: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread P.J. Alling
Needs an adapter. On 3/15/2014 8:24 PM, ma...@redwoodhorses.com wrote: Am I to understand the Pentax A* lens fit the XT-1 Fujifilm X mount? Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:55 AM To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
What advantage is there in encapsulating a Tiff in DNG? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Keep the PEFs? Literally using DNG as a container for the TIFF data, you retain the

Re: Keep the PEFs?

2014-03-15 Thread Rob Studdert
Not much excepting that you gain file type uniformity, maybe a little reduction in size and that the there is no need for sidecar files post edit. On 16 March 2014 11:43, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: What advantage is there in encapsulating a Tiff in DNG? Kenneth Waller

PESO - Steampunks

2014-03-15 Thread Bruce Walker
A rare selfie from me, including the wife ... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13178410735/ We're testing out our get-ups for a trip to a Steampunk event in Toronto, Steam On Queen, tomorrow at The Gladstone Hotel. I will be shooting the other much more imaginative cosplayers I'm

Re: PESO - Cozy

2014-03-15 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you Frank, Attila, Jack, Gerrit, Mark, and everyone who looked. On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 9:47 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Cats make lying down an art form like no other creature. The narrow dof works very well here. Lovely shot. Cheers, frank On 14 March, 2014 9:31:09

Re: PESO - Regarding Henry

2014-03-15 Thread Bruce Walker
They seem to be disregarding Henry, but perhaps there's Moore than meets the eye. On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 8:10 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Taken last autumn. The title's ironic: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/03/regarding-henry.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments

Re: PESO - Steampunks

2014-03-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent! Paul via phone On Mar 15, 2014, at 9:03 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: A rare selfie from me, including the wife ... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13178410735/ We're testing out our get-ups for a trip to a Steampunk event in Toronto, Steam

Re: HD DA1.4x trial

2014-03-15 Thread Stanley Halpin
With my f/4.0, I have an effective wide-open aperture of 5.6. I just tried it in my quite dark office, got a bit of searching but nothing unusual given the low light level and low contrast. I was actually quite surprised by how responsive it is even in this darkness. I don’t have a lens slower

Re: HD DA1.4x trial

2014-03-15 Thread P.J. Alling
The 1.7x adapter was supposedly not usable with lenses slower than f 2.8, however I've had no problem using it with the A*300 mm f4.0. It works very well with that lens so I would expect that the 1.4 converter would work fine with slower lenses as well. On 3/15/2014 8:33 PM, Ken Waller

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread P.J. Alling
Unlike ours your baking rules are probably rational. On 3/15/2014 8:38 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Oz rode it out pretty well, but then we have some of the worlds the most strictly imposed government banking fiduciary rules and regulations too. On 16 March 2014 11:19, P.J. Alling

Re: Not so interesting post at Luminous Landscape on why the Photo industry is in the dumper.

2014-03-15 Thread Rob Studdert
Enjoy http://www.apra.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx ;) On 16 March 2014 12:30, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Unlike ours your baking rules are probably rational. On 3/15/2014 8:38 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Oz rode it out pretty well, but then we have some of the worlds the most

Re: OT - Content over technicalities

2014-03-15 Thread Bruce Walker
On Sat, Mar 15, 2014 at 1:37 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: It's a good article in that it stresses the importance of connection with the subject, however I don't think that the technicalities and the interpersonal relationship between the subject and photographer are mutually

Re: PESO - Steampunks

2014-03-15 Thread Bill
On 15/03/2014 7:03 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: A rare selfie from me, including the wife ... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13178410735/ We're testing out our get-ups for a trip to a Steampunk event in Toronto, Steam On Queen, tomorrow at The Gladstone Hotel. I will be shooting

Re: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread Bill
On 15/03/2014 6:24 PM, ma...@redwoodhorses.com wrote: Am I to understand the Pentax A* lens fit the XT-1 Fujifilm X mount? An adapter has to be used between the camera and lens. It is about an inch thick, making up for the difference in registration distance. Here is a picture of a cheap eBay

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread knarf
It ends up pista anyway... Cheers, frank On 15 March, 2014 7:37:49 PM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: It's a type of espresso machine that takes Camp coffee. B On 15 Mar 2014, at 18:52, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: To the non-cyclist, Frank, I have no idea what

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread knarf
Gruppo is Italian for (wait for it...) group (Dario, feel free to correct me). In bike parlance it refers to the component group on a bike: the brakes, gears, cranks, pedals, etc. Most often they're all made by the same manufacturer and bought together in a (wait for it...) group rather than

Re: OT - Content over technicalities

2014-03-15 Thread Rob Studdert
I'm setting up my own shoots now, I have a slew of great models to choose from and in some cases I will offer an additional photographers position to a peer or engage less competent photographers as assistants so that they can get some experience in studio. Definitely not interested in shooting

Re: OT - Content over technicalities

2014-03-15 Thread Rob Studdert
LOL, I will offer an additional photographers position to a peer should read more like I will often offer peer photographers a position to shoot with me not quite sure how I stuff that up so badly. On 16 March 2014 13:36, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I'm setting up my own shoots

Re: OT - Content over technicalities

2014-03-15 Thread Bill
On 15/03/2014 8:39 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: LOL, I will offer an additional photographers position to a peer should read more like I will often offer peer photographers a position to shoot with me not quite sure how I stuff that up so badly. It's English. You aren't. HAR!!! bill -- PDML

Re: PESO - Steampunks

2014-03-15 Thread Jack Davis
Dead on, Bruce. Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:03 PM Subject: PESO - Steampunks A rare selfie from me, including the wife ...

Re: OT: Shelfie for Cyclists

2014-03-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Interesting! Thanks, Frank! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2014, at 9:13 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Gruppo is Italian for (wait for it...) group (Dario, feel free to correct me). In bike parlance it refers to the component group on a bike: the brakes,

Re: PESO - Steampunks

2014-03-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Love it, Bruce! You guys look great! Tons of fun to see this! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Mar 15, 2014, at 8:03 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: A rare selfie from me, including the wife ... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13178410735/

Re: PESO - Steampunks

2014-03-15 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Nice Bruce though I must ask what was on the ceiling you were staring at? On 3/15/2014 10:06 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Dead on, Bruce. Jack - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014

Re: PESO - Regarding Henry

2014-03-15 Thread knarf
I knew that, Dan, I was just pulling your leg. :-) Apparently Toronto has more public Henry Moores than any other city, and the Ontario Art Gallery has a whole gallery devoted to him. One of his sculptures sits in front of city hall. Go figure. I rather like his works and have since I was a

Re: PESO - Steampunks

2014-03-15 Thread knarf
Ha! Love it! Have fun tomorrow. Look forward to the pix. Cheers, frank On 15 March, 2014 9:03:22 PM EDT, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: A rare selfie from me, including the wife ... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13178410735/ We're testing out our get-ups for a

PESO - Ice Sculpture

2014-03-15 Thread knarf
Taken back in January during the coldest part of the winter after a windstorm. This iced-over bush is actually right at lakeside; that's ice covered lake behind it. Because it's so large Lake Ontario won't freeze over but locals can't remember when the ice has gone as far out as it did this

Re: GESO: Croc Antics

2014-03-15 Thread knarf
Great set! Geez, the wildlife around here might give one a nasty bite, but unless they're rabid or otherwise ill or injured, foxes, racoons or coyotes pretty much leave humans alone. Geez, your wildlife is downright menacing! I particularly like the shot of the heron and the photo of the croc

Re: PESO - Steampunks

2014-03-15 Thread Ken Waller
Great rendition. Could be straight out of the 20's ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Steampunks A rare selfie from me, including the wife ...

Re: Croc Antics

2014-03-15 Thread Alan C
Ja, Boet! Alan C -Original Message- From: Bob W-PDML Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2014 1:32 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: GESO: Croc Antics On 15 Mar 2014, at 18:46, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: This 2½m croc was feeding on small fish flopping their way across a

PESO: Wire Walker

2014-03-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17709055 Kr, smc DA 50 mm F 1.8 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

PESO: Ecstacy

2014-03-15 Thread Alan C
A Bull Elephant scratching his behind. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/13182963513/lightbox/ Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Wire Walker

2014-03-15 Thread knarf
That's a great shot!! Cheers, frank On 16 March, 2014 1:02:50 AM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17709055 Kr, smc DA 50 mm F 1.8 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola “Analysis kills

Re: PESO - Ice Sculpture

2014-03-15 Thread Alan C
Quite amazing. One really wonders about global warming. Al Gore is stirring up emotions in SA at present. Alan C -Original Message- From: knarf Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2014 5:31 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Ice Sculpture Taken back in January during the coldest

Re: PESO: Wire Walker

2014-03-15 Thread Alan C
Concentration personified! Well caught, Dan. We only get to see circus acts on TV. Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2014 7:02 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Wire Walker http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17709055 Kr, smc

Re: PESO - Steampunks

2014-03-15 Thread Larry Colen
On Mar 15, 2014, at 6:03 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: A rare selfie from me, including the wife ... http://www.flickriver.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/13178410735/ We're testing out our get-ups for a trip to a Steampunk event in Toronto, Steam On Queen, tomorrow at The

Re: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread Boris Liberman
Bill, my Novoflex (expensive) Pentax to Leica adapter has a ring. So it can be used in at least two different ways: 1. The ring is at its close-most position. Then the lens would behave like regular K-mount lens (no A-position) - you click, the aperture closes right away, you focus, aim and take

metz question

2014-03-15 Thread Larry Colen
I can't get my mecablits 58 af2 to work as a dumb slave in servo mode. Is there something obvious that I'm likely missing? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net